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ACIQ vs Hisense heat pumps

Measured against models of the same size and duct type, Hisense scores higher on 4 of the 6 ratings. ACIQ has 161 outdoor models, Hisense has 159 outdoor models. ACIQ has no QMID on file and is not ranked.

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Against comparable models

Each cell is the share of same-size, same-type models that the manufacturer’s typical model beats (50% is typical); the higher score is in bold. Raw medians are underneath for context: they depend on which sizes each one makes, so they are not compared.
ACIQ and Hisense on every ratingPeer scores, 0–100 · grey ticks: every ranked manufacturer · shaded: the middle half of each one’s modelsMeasured against models of the same size and duct type, Hisense scores higher on 4 of the 6 ratings.
  • ACIQ
  • Hisense
  • Other ranked manufacturers
ACIQHisense

Source: AHRI Directory, NEEP · as of

Average peer percentile, raw median and rank among ranked manufacturers
RatingACIQHisense
Efficiency index47%median —57%median — · 10th ranked
COP at 5°F48% (higher)median 1.9440% (higher)median 1.80 · 26th ranked
Capacity retention at 5°F43%median 59%55%median 72% · 16th ranked
HSPF244% (higher)median 8.142% (higher)median 9.0 · 20th ranked
SEER245%median 16.050%median 20.5 · 15th ranked
EER250%median 11.156%median 12.5 · 13th ranked
Heating capacity at 5°F44%median 19,100 Btu/h45%median 9,600 Btu/h · 20th ranked
Outdoor models161159
AHRI certifications6,584369

Share of models meeting each standard

Percent of each manufacturer’s models with a qualifying certification
StandardACIQHisense
CEE 2025 Tier 1 (Split ASHP)41%66 models64.8%103 models
CEE 2026 Tier 1 (Split ASHP)34.2%55 models64.8%103 models
CEE Advanced Tier (Split ASHP)1.2%2 models0%0 models
Xcel Energy Colorado cold-climate ASHP (2025)31.7%51 models59.1%94 models
DOE Cold Climate Heat Pump Challenge1.2%2 models0%0 models
ENERGY STAR Cold Climate19.3%31 models47.2%75 models

Sizes and duct types offered

Models in each peer group, with the efficiency index of those models against the rest of the group.
Side by side, inside each size and duct typeShape: every model of the group · bars: each manufacturer’s middle half, median dot, 10th–90th line · 8 groups where both have models
  • ACIQ
  • Hisense
  • All models of the group
Ducted, up to 1.5 tons2.00884 modelsDucted, 2 tons2.00821 modelsDucted, 2.5–3 tons1.901,614 modelsDucted, 3.5–4.5 tons1.911,492 modelsDucted, 5 tons and up1.90239 modelsNon-ducted, up to 1.5 tons1.902,417 modelsNon-ducted, 2 tons1.87611 modelsNon-ducted, 2.5–3 tons1.85975 modelsNon-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons1.97438 modelsmedian

Raw ratings are only placed side by side within one size and duct type, where they are comparable.

Source: AHRI Directory · as of

Models per peer group · efficiency index within the group
Size and duct typeACIQHisense
Ducted, up to 1.5 tons14 · index 50%5 · index 46%
Ducted, 2 tons23 · index 45%3 · index 57%
Ducted, 2.5–3 tons40 · index 43%5 · index 65%
Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons52 · index 46%6 · index 58%
Ducted, 5 tons and up5 · index 48%None
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons22 · index 52%114 · index 59%
Non-ducted, 2 tons6 · index 52%24 · index 53%
Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons14 · index 51%10 · index 63%
Non-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons7 · index 48%1 · index 45%

Cold-climate and all-around picks, size class by size class

Each manufacturer’s best model on each board in every size and duct type, side by side; the higher score is in bold. Both scores are 0–100 against every model of that size class (the line on each bar is 50, the typical model there), so the two compare fairly even when they make different sizes.

Cold-climate picks

Best cold-climate pick per size and duct type (keeps at least 70% of its heat at 5°F). Qualifies when its capacity retention at 5°F (capacity at 5°F as a share of capacity at 47°F) is at least 70% and Capacity retention at 5°F, COP at 5°F, HSPF2 are all rated. Score = the equal-weight mean of its peer percentiles on Capacity retention at 5°F, COP at 5°F, HSPF2 (share of the other models in its peer group it beats, 0–100), all from one certified pairing: in each duct type a model is sold in, its qualifying pairing of that type with the best score; equal scores (one decimal) go to the higher heating capacity at 5°F.
Size and duct typeACIQCold-climate score, best modelHisenseCold-climate score, best model
Ducted, up to 1.5 tons86.9(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)ACIQ-18-HPBwith ducted air handler ACIQ-18W-WM9 of 14 models qualify · AHRI 21343324855.9(50 is the typical model of its size class)AUW-09U3SSwith ducted air handler ADT-09UX3SBL4 of 4 models qualify · AHRI 204835479
Ducted, 2 tons79.4(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)ACIQ-24ZPL-HP230Bwith ducted air handler ACIQ-24CD-HH-MB9 of 22 models qualify · AHRI 20782554165.6(50 is the typical model of its size class)AUWR-24U3SF2with ducted air handler A(E,F)M304+TDR4 of 4 models qualify · AHRI 214447344
Ducted, 2.5–3 tons79.9(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)ACIQ-36ZPL-HP230Bwith ducted air handler ACIQ-36CD-HH-MB14 of 41 models qualify · AHRI 21085732178.9(50 is the typical model of its size class)AUWR-36U3SAwith ducted air handler HE35936+TD5 of 5 models qualify · AHRI 215333846
Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons86.4(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)ACIQ-48ZPL-HP230Bwith ducted air handler ACIQ-48CD-HH-MB11 of 52 models qualify · AHRI 21085732274.5(50 is the typical model of its size class)AUWR-60U3SP2with ducted air handler L(E,G)M60I44 of 6 models qualify · AHRI 213896272
Ducted, 5 tons and upNone on this board (0 of 5 models qualify)No models in this size class
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons89.3(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)ACIQ-06ZPL-HP230Bwith ductless indoor unit ACIQ-06W-HH-MC16 of 22 models qualify · AHRI 21085731478.4(50 is the typical model of its size class)AUW-09U3SSwith ductless indoor unit ACT-09UR3SCA72 of 114 models qualify · AHRI 204835478
Non-ducted, 2 tons85.4(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)ACIQ-24ZPL-HP230Bwith ductless indoor unit ACIQ-24FM-HH-MB4 of 6 models qualify · AHRI 20782554472.0(50 is the typical model of its size class)AUW-24U3SAwith ductless indoor unit ACT-24UR3SGB14 of 24 models qualify · AHRI 203167189
Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons79.3(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)ACIQ-36Z-HH-M4B6 of 14 models qualify · AHRI 20782558277.2(50 is the typical model of its size class)AUW-36U3ST1with ductless indoor unit AUC-36UR3SHB12 of 10 models qualify · AHRI 205141567
Non-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons76.8(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)ACIQ-60ZPL-HP230Bwith ductless indoor unit ACIQ-60FM-HH-MB5 of 7 models qualify · AHRI 21085732641.9(50 is the typical model of its size class)AMW5-42U3STA1 of 1 models qualify · AHRI 205123813

All-around best

Best all-around model per size and duct type. Score = 50% heating, the mean of its peer percentiles on COP at 5°F, Capacity retention at 5°F, HSPF2, plus 50% cooling, the mean of its peer percentiles on SEER2 and EER2 (share of the other models in its peer group it beats, 0–100). All five ratings are required; there is no minimum heat kept at 5°F. In each duct type a model is sold in, it is scored on its pairing of that type with the best score; equal scores (one decimal) go to the higher cold-climate score, then the higher heating capacity at 5°F.
Size and duct typeACIQAll-around score, best modelHisenseAll-around score, best model
Ducted, up to 1.5 tons85.2(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)ACIQ-09ZPL-HP230Bwith ducted air handler ACIQ-09CD-HH-MB14 of 14 models have all five ratings · AHRI 20782553857.7(50 is the typical model of its size class)AUW-09U3SSwith ducted air handler ADT-09UX3SBL4 of 4 models have all five ratings · AHRI 204835479
Ducted, 2 tons80.1(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)ACIQ-24ZPL-HP230Bwith ducted air handler ACIQ-24CD-HH-MB23 of 23 models have all five ratings · AHRI 20782554171.6(50 is the typical model of its size class)AMW3-24U3SAA4 of 4 models have all five ratings · AHRI 203446790
Ducted, 2.5–3 tons75.4(50 is the typical model of its size class)ES-27Z-M3B40 of 40 models have all five ratings · AHRI 21085738778.6(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)AMW4-36U3STA5 of 5 models have all five ratings · AHRI 203459336
Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons82.0(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)ACIQ-48Z-HH-M5B50 of 53 models have all five ratings · AHRI 20782558665.5(50 is the typical model of its size class)AUWR-48U3SPwith ducted air handler DC61A44-245R6 of 6 models have all five ratings · AHRI 213411088
Ducted, 5 tons and up54.0(50 is the typical model of its size class)H4H5S60*K*AAA*with ducted air handler FJMA4*60L*D4 of 4 models have all five ratings · AHRI 213069077No models in this size class
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons92.0(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)ACIQ-06ZPL-HP230Bwith ductless indoor unit ACIQ-06W-HH-MC22 of 22 models have all five ratings · AHRI 21085731485.4(50 is the typical model of its size class)AS-09UW3SXE00with ductless indoor unit AS-09UW3SXE**0082 of 114 models have all five ratings · AHRI 201981253
Non-ducted, 2 tons84.3(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)ACIQ-24ZPL-HP230Bwith ductless indoor unit ACIQ-24W-HH-MB6 of 6 models have all five ratings · AHRI 20782553467.5(50 is the typical model of its size class)AMW3-24U3SAAwith ductless indoor unit AST-07UW3SVE**00+AST-09UW3SVE**00+AST-09UW3SVE**0014 of 24 models have all five ratings · AHRI 202864314
Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons82.8(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)ACIQ-36Z-HH-M4B11 of 14 models have all five ratings · AHRI 20782558269.5(50 is the typical model of its size class)AMW4-36U3STAwith ductless indoor unit AST-09UW3SVE**00+AST-09UW3SVE**00+AST-09UW3SVE**00+AST-09UW3SVE**002 of 10 models have all five ratings · AHRI 202911535
Non-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons77.9(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)ACIQ-48Z-HH-M5B7 of 7 models have all five ratings · AHRI 20782558544.5(50 is the typical model of its size class)AMW5-42U3STA1 of 1 models have all five ratings · AHRI 205123812

All-around board, every manufacturer

Standout model on each rating

Each manufacturer’s model that beats the largest share of comparable models on the rating; the higher share is in bold.
Top model per rating by peer percentile, with its AHRI-certified value and peer group
RatingACIQHisense
COP at 5°Fbeats 93% · 2.57R4H5S30*K*AAA*Ducted, 2.5–3 tonsbeats 97% · 2.80AUWR-24U3SF2Ducted, up to 1.5 tons
Capacity retention at 5°Fbeats 100% · 140%HVH837GKA2*Ducted, 2.5–3 tonsbeats 99% · 113%AMW4-36U3STANon-ducted, 2.5–3 tons
HSPF2beats 99% · 10.3ACIQ-48ZPL-HP230BDucted, 3.5–4.5 tonsbeats 83% · 9.5AUW-36U3ST1Ducted, 2.5–3 tons
SEER2beats 99% · 24.6ES-27Z-M3BNon-ducted, 2.5–3 tonsbeats 96% · 27.5AS-09UR3SXE00Also listed as AS-09UW3SXE00B, AS-09UW3SXETG00G, AS-09UW3SXETG00P, AS-09UW3SXETG00Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons
EER2beats 99% · 16.6SC-09ZPL-HP230Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tonsbeats 93% · 15.5AS-09UR3SXE00Also listed as AS-09UW3SXE00B, AS-09UW3SXETG00G, AS-09UW3SXETG00P, AS-09UW3SXETG00Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons
Heating capacity at 5°Fbeats 99% · 56,500 Btu/hACIQ-60ZPL-HP230BNon-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tonsbeats 98% · 31,000 Btu/hAUWR-24U3SF2Ducted, 2 tons

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